Horticulture is much more than a way to spruce up your yard. It's not even necessary that you have a...

1. Tips On How To Maintain A Good Garden
Horticulture is much more than a way to spruce up your yard. It's not even necessary that you have
a green thumb. A garden provides the person who has put time into it a way of finding tranquility,
peace, and a feeling of appreciation of life. The effects can be profound if you're good at it.
Plant a little catnip or wheatgrass in the area surrounding the plants that your cat is devouring. You
could also place something that will cause your cat to go away from your plants, such as citrus peels
or mothballs.
Try to have a plan with your garden. Doing this makes it easier to keep track of where you planted
what when you first start to see sprouts. In addition, your small plants or groups of plants that are
limited in number won't become lost if you have a large garden.
A green garden needs to begin with seeds, not plants. It's better for the environment to begin from
seed. The plastics used in nurseries are rarely recycled and ends up in landfills, so it is best to start
with the seeds or buy from nurseries who use organic materials in packaging their plants.
Prevent damage from the sun by making sure you dress correctly whenever you go outside to
garden. Wear wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Utilizing the correct sun protection
makes it less likely that sunburn will occur and decreases the chance that skin cancer will develop.
You can attract the insects you need by planting heather. Bees are drawn to heather, as heather is
an early provider of spring nectar. In addition, beds of heather are usually left alone. Because of this,
insects that are good for your garden often make them a home, such as beetles or spiders. With this
in mind make sure you wear some gloves when you are working with the heather.
Strawberries are a great plant to grow in any organic garden, especially if you happen to have kids
or any strawberry lover in your home. Kids are quite eager to pick fruit from a garden, and will help
with the planting if they get a nice snack out of it at the end.
Horticulture can be hard on your knees. Bending over from a standing position is something many
people cannot do. Kneeling allows you to reach your plants easily and is healthier for your back and
legs. To protect your knees while gardening, you should get a pad to kneel on or at least use a folded
up towel.
If you're really serious about environmentally-friendly gardening practices, refrain from developing
some of your land and use it as an animal habitat. A natural area will allow beneficial birds and
insects, many of which pollinate plants, to live on your property and help your garden grow stronger.
It is easy to quickly prepare your perennial garden ground. Only a garden spade and woods chips
are necessary. To prepare the garden, slice out sheets of turf using the spade, and flip the turf
upside down. Then, cover the newly turned soil with wood chips, approximately three inches deep.
Wait two weeks, then dig in and plant the new perennials.

2. Take the time needed to plant your seeds. Start first by moisturizing your soil. Space the seeds at
regular intervals to ensure that they won't be overcrowded as they grow. Multiply the size of each
seed by three and bury the seed that deep. Some seeds need some light to grow, and therefore
shouldn't be buried.
When your plants begin to sprout, they can survive in somewhat cooler temperatures. To ensure that
your plants do not suffer shock, start eliminating the use of a heat source. Plastic films should be
removed on the containers, as that helps to keep out humidity and warmth. You should know when
the right time is if you are keeping an eye on the seeds.
Organize your gardening so that you can work efficiently. Do not spend half an hour looking
everywhere for a tool. Get all of your tools together before you go into your garden, then place them
in a safe spot when you are finished with them. If you need to use a tool hedge plants belt, try using
some pants with pockets in them.
Use these tips to bring life back to your garden. When your plants are blooming and alive, you will
be so glad you did. Garden can completely change your life if you allow it to, so start today.